Distribution Manager failed to install distribution point

Many a times , when we Install Distribution Point , we find out the the Distribution Point is not successfully Installed . After looking at the log files you find the below line in it :

” Distribution Manager failed to install distribution point “

Now , theissue would be due to a number of things . Let us start to troubleshoot it from the start . You first step is to have a look at the distmgr.log file . Below is the snapshot of the distmgr.log file .

The screenshot clearly states that Dp files have not been installed . Now if you check the asset Message , you will see the below error :

It says that “Distribution Manager failed to install distribution point” . If we can try and drill down further go to the Application Log onto the server and you will see something like the below ( atleast in my case , this may vary ) :

As you may see that the application log gives us a more specific error as to User Rights . It is normally a good practice that you add the account that is being used for Distribution Point Installation on to the Local Admin group on the Distribution Machine . This would solve the issue for you in this case .

However , If this does not solve the issue and you are creating the Distribution Point on a windows 7 Machine , check for the below things :

Abheek

I am a Techie with years of Experience ,primarily in, System Center and Office 365 . I have been involved in Various Design and Implementation Projects across the globe. I am a regular blogger at my blog .
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